KR101871918B1 - Apparatus for checking image stored in blackbox - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image checking device for a vehicle black box and a black box including the same, which can generate a black box image using an image code and enable image confirmation and storage using a user terminal such as a smart phone, According to the present invention, it is possible to conveniently check images captured in a black box by simply connecting with a black box installed in a vehicle using an image code, and to easily report and report an emergency situation and crime scene contents more easily and conveniently. And a black box including the same.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an image checking apparatus for a vehicle black box,

[0001] The present invention relates to an image checking apparatus for a black box for a vehicle, and more particularly, to an image checking apparatus for a black box for a vehicle, which is simply connected to a black box installed in a vehicle using an image code, ≪ / RTI >

BACKGROUND ART [0002] In recent years, a black box for storing a still image or a moving image, which is installed in the inside of a vehicle and photographed forward or laterally / rearward of the vehicle, has become popular.

Such a black box has a memory such as at least one camera and an SD card, and stores the photographed image in a memory. When the user wishes to check images captured and stored in the black box, external devices such as a computer are connected to each other through a data communication unit provided in the black box, and a computer is controlled to read images stored in the black box memory Method is used.

However, in such a method, it is inconvenient to connect a device (control device) such as a separate computer with a wired connection. Further, there is a disadvantage in that the image can be confirmed only by moving the SD card of the black box to the position of the computer, or moving the computer to the position where the black box is installed.

However, in some cases, it is necessary to send data to the related organizations that need data on the accident. In order to solve this inconvenience, a black box equipped with a communication means as shown in Fig. 1 is also being put on the market. When an accident occurs in a vehicle equipped with such a conventional black box, the black box transmits the image data before and after the accident and the accident location to the insurance company, the guardian of the accident driver, and the accident agency through the radio base station

However, in order to use a black box having such a structure, a mobile communication module must be installed in a black box, and communication costs are incurred because a black box itself must be subscribed to a mobile communication service. In addition, since the black box must include buttons and input means for implementing functions such as image reproduction and transmission, there is a problem that the size of the black box increases and the price increases.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a black box image checking apparatus capable of conveniently checking an image captured and stored in a black box using an image code The purpose.

In addition, the present invention can transmit video data stored in a black box to a related institution system via a user terminal while exchanging video data with a user terminal through a communication unit of a black box, It is aimed to provide a vehicle black box with the ability to immediately check and store, and to promptly notify or report to relevant authorities for dispatch requests or incident handling.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image sensing apparatus including a GPS receiver for sensing a vehicle movement path, a camera unit for capturing an image of an inside or outside of a vehicle, a sensing unit for detecting an accident, A communication unit for transmitting and receiving data to and from the user terminal and the management server using a wireless communication protocol, a control unit for controlling the functions of the GPS receiving unit, the camera unit, the sensing unit, the image output unit, and the communication unit, An image code having a unique ID number of data is produced, image data having an image code is generated by combining data of the shot image with the prepared image code, then displayed on a video output unit, An image encoder configured to scan an image code displayed on the image output unit and to reproduce a photographed image, Generating relates to a black-box image detecting device characterized in that comprises a.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a black box having the image checking device.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing method comprising: generating an image stored by a black box with an image code;

Displaying the image code generated in the previous step in the video output unit of the black box; And

And reproducing or storing an image stored in the black box by the user scanning the image code displayed on the image output unit using the image code scanner of the smart phone.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to easily transmit data or images without wired connection between the black box and the user terminal, thereby making it possible to easily check the image captured and stored in the black box .

According to the present invention, when an accident or the like occurs, it is possible to promptly report or report an emergency situation and contents of a crime scene to a medical institution or an investigation agency through a user terminal, thereby promptly confirming a black box image And a black box including the same.

1 is a diagram for explaining an existing traffic accident report or report process.
2 is a system configuration diagram for explaining a black box image checking apparatus of an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a schematic block diagram of a black box equipped with a black box image checking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart for explaining an image checking method in a black box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and like parts are denoted by similar reference numerals throughout the specification. Further, the detailed description of known functions and configurations that may obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted.

Throughout the specification, when a part is referred to as being "connected" to another part, it is not limited to a case where it is "directly connected" but also includes the case where it is "electrically connected" do. Also, when a part is referred to as "including " an element, it does not exclude other elements unless specifically stated otherwise.

In the present invention, for example, a user terminal is a wireless communication device with guaranteed portability and mobility, such as a Personal Communication System (PCS), a Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), a Personal Digital Cellular (PDC) ), A PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication) -2000, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) -2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet) (Smart Phone), and the like, for example.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining a structure of an apparatus for confirming an image of a black box for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of a black box of an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2-3, the black box image checking apparatus of the embodiment of the present invention includes a GPS receiving unit (not shown) for capturing a traveling route of the vehicle, a camera unit 210 for photographing the inside and outside of the vehicle, a camera unit 210 An image processing unit 220 for processing an image photographed by the camera 220, a sensing unit 230 for sensing an occurrence of an accident, an image output unit 240 for displaying photographing information as an image, a user terminal A controller 260 for controlling the functions of the GPS receiver 260, the GPS receiver 260, the camera 210, the image processor 220, the sensing unit 230, the video output unit 240, and the communication unit 260, An image code having a unique ID number of the image data photographed by the camera unit 210 and image data generated by the camera unit 210, combining the photographed image with the prepared image code, and generating image data to which the image code is applied The image output unit 240 And an image code generation unit 201 configured to allow the user to scan an image code displayed on the image output unit 240 by the user terminal 100 and reproduce the photographed image. In addition, it may include a key input unit 270 and a power supply unit 280 for user operation.

The image code generation unit 201 may be configured to combine the homepage link value of the management server (not shown) with the prepared image code to generate image content to which the image code is applied.

The image code generation unit 201 generates an image code having an image ID and a unique ID number of the image data captured by the camera unit 210, And an image code image generating unit for adding the image code to the image code and combining the image code and the image code to generate image content to which the image code is applied.

Image codes can be recognized by copying, and anyone can easily create image codes. Therefore, in the case of the present invention, in order to exclude an unauthorized user from accessing the image, an authentication code between the user and the black box is quickly performed by the image code, Key management information, pairwise key information, and allow access when the pair-wise key information of the black box coincides with each other. Also, the user terminal may be configured to pass user authentication using a password when generating image codes.

Meanwhile, information on a user name, a password, a protocol, a user smart phone IP address, an SSID (Service Set ID), and a WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key, which is a cryptographic key for encrypting data, have.

The image code may be a 2D barcode, a Quick Response (QR) code, a Data Matrix, a PDIF 417, a Maxi Code, a Color Code, a Gray Code, ≪ / RTI >

In the present invention, the user terminal 100 is a multimedia communication device having a display function, a key input function, and a communication function such as a tablet computer, an electronic book terminal, and a smart phone, and when a specific application is installed in the user terminal 100 , The user terminal 100 can control and observe the black box 200.

The camera unit 210 may be installed mainly inside the vehicle. The control unit 290 controls the camera to photograph the front or rear of the vehicle to generate image information, and the generated image information is stored in an image storage unit 250 or transmits it to the communication unit 260.

The image processing unit 220 composes an image photographed from one or more cameras into one moving image signal composed of two frames, and compresses the moving image signal.

The sensing unit 230 is installed in the vehicle, and senses the traveling speed and external impact of the vehicle. Specifically, the plurality of sensors may include a speed detecting sensor for detecting the running speed of the vehicle and an impact sensor for detecting an external impact.

The image storage unit 250 stores the compressed moving image data and the vehicle status information. The image storage unit may include a built-in memory such as a hard disk and a flash memory, as well as a CF card, an SD card (Secure Digital Card), an SM card (Smart Media Card), an MMCD card (Multi-Media Card), a memory stick, or the like, or may be provided in a separate device.

The communication unit 260 is a communication module for transmitting / receiving data to / from the user terminal 100 or a remote management server (not shown). The communication module 260 is a communication interface for carrying out wired / wireless communication with the user's mobile terminal and / or the predetermined cloud server

A management server (not shown) records and manages image data output from the vehicle black box 200 through a wireless base station. The captured image data recorded in the management server can keep accurate data of the accident situation for a long time in case of an accident, so it is easy to track the cause of fair accident even after the seal has passed, and the statistical data can be aggregated.

The control unit 290 controls the overall operation of the vehicle black box 200 and stores the image data photographed through the at least one camera 210 in the image storage unit 250.

The key input unit 270 includes a plurality of selection keys to transmit an input signal input by a user's key input to the control unit 290. In the embodiment of the present invention, A photographing switch button for switching to a desired photographing mode, and a manual recording button for allowing a user to record a moving picture at a desired time.

Next, the operation of the black box image checking apparatus of the present invention will be described. The GPS receiver is responsible for receiving various data from the GPS. In the GPS (not shown), the current position information of the vehicle equipped with the vehicle black box 200 is detected and provided to the corresponding vehicle black box 200. Then, each vehicle black box 200 receives and stores the current position information of the vehicle in real time from the GPS, records the surroundings of the vehicle in preparation for an accident, Lt; / RTI > Accordingly, the occurrence of an accident is detected in the vehicle black box 100. The user scans the image code displayed on the image output unit 250 of the black box and extracts accident occurrence information such as accident location information of the vehicle and the data photographed at the time of the accident included in the image code, Can be selectively transmitted to the processing agent and the driver's guardian and the management server respectively, or selectively.

The incident handling agent, the driver's guardian, and the insurance company can receive the incident information through the user terminal capable of communicating with the wireless network. For example, in the event of an emergency, police, 119 rescue and towing agencies can be provided immediate assistance by providing incident information. On the other hand, even if the vehicle is damaged by the vehicle, the operator can check the image data taken during the absence by scanning the image code and notify the police immediately of the accident information so as to verify the hit-and- .

4 is a flowchart illustrating a black box image checking method according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, in the method of the present invention, an image stored by the black box is generated as an image code (S10), and the image code generated in the previous step is displayed on the image output unit of the black box (S20). The user reproduces or stores the image stored in the black box by scanning the image code displayed on the image output unit using the image code scanner of the smart phone (S30).

According to the present invention, since an image of a black box can be confirmed by a user terminal such as a smart phone, if a device such as a smart phone is used, the image of the black box can be checked in real time without installing a separate program. In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily report or report an accident image to a related authority without using a separate mobile communication service for use of the black box.

While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited by the illustrated embodiments, but should be determined by the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

100: user terminal
200: Black box
210: camera unit 220: image processing unit
230: sensing unit 240: video output unit
250: image storage unit 260: communication unit
270: key input unit 280: power supply unit
290: Control section 201: Image code generation section

Claims (7)

A GPS receiver for grasping the vehicle movement path, a camera unit for capturing an image of the inside and outside of the vehicle, a sensing unit for detecting an accident, a video output unit for displaying shooting information in a video, a user terminal and a management server using a wireless communication protocol, An image code having a unique ID number of the image data photographed by the camera unit, and a control unit for controlling the functions of the GPS unit, the camera unit, the sensing unit, the image output unit, and the communication unit, the image after generating the image data, the image code is applied by combining the data of the photographed image in an accident situation, the code shown in the image output unit, and the user is scanned, the image code is displayed on the image output unit by the user terminal the generated image code configured to play back the recorded images and extracting the accident information Image detecting device for a vehicle black box, comprising: a.
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the image code generation unit is configured to combine the management server homepage link value with the prepared image code to generate image content to which an image code is applied.
2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image code generation unit comprises: an image code production unit for producing an image code having image ID and a unique ID number of the image data taken by the camera unit; And an image code image generating unit for adding the image code to the code and combining the image code and the image code to generate image content to which the image code is applied.
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the image code includes key management information and pairwise key information.
The image encoding method according to claim 1, wherein the image code further includes information on a user name, a password, a protocol, a user smartphone IP address, an SSID (Service Set ID), and a WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) And the image of the black box of the vehicle is coded.
The image processing method according to claim 1, wherein the image code is at least one of a two-dimensional bar code, a Quick Response (QR) code, a data matrix, a PDA, a Maxi Code, a color code, Code, and a three-dimensional bar code.
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